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Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Alabama State University student murdered (wvtm13.com) — Montgomery police say an Alabama State University student was found dead Sunday at an off-campus ASU facility on Interstate Park Drive, and her boyfriend is now jailed at the Montgomery County Detention Facility on a murder charge. The victim, 20-year-old Ava Walters from Fort Lauderdale, is being mourned by the ASU community as leaders urge students to support one another during this tragedy.
2. Montgomery earns national recognition for FY2026 budget (alreporter.com) — Montgomery's city government just earned a national award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, recognizing how clearly and transparently it explains spending and priorities. The expanded online budget book now lays out the city's strategic plan, department goals, staffing, debt, and capital projects in one place, giving residents a stronger tool to see how public dollars are invested.
3. Top 10 high school football players in Montgomery area ahead of 2026 Week 1 (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — High school football is underway in the Montgomery area, and local standouts from Prattville, Montgomery Academy, Carver, Pike Road, Montgomery Catholic and others are already turning heads after Week 0. The Montgomery Advertiser ranks the top 10 players based on early performances, competition level, preseason expectations and coach input, with several new names breaking into the list before Week 1.
4. 'Get Ready for Kindergarten Month' reminds parents to help with transition to school (wsfa.com) — Families in Montgomery are being reminded that August's National Get Ready for Kindergarten Month is a good time to prepare little ones for school. A leader from Montgomery Christian School shares practical tips on social-emotional skills, basic academics, independence, and daily routines so local children can start kindergarten more confidently, even if they're still a year or two away.
5. Beloved Mom Influencer Known as Mama A Dies at 26 — What Happened? (parade.com) — A 26-year-old TikTok creator known as "Mama A" died in a car crash in Montgomery on August 22, leaving behind four young children. Family members have launched a GoFundMe to help support the kids as they adjust to life without their mother, and fans nationwide are sharing condolences online.
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